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"That is why keel hooks with a weighted and offset hook shank ALWAYS rode hook point up." And jig hooks too? i tie my Clousers eyes down, on a jig hook. Besides focusing on the water test, minimizing the tying of the dumbell eyes, one added note for video production... if you'll do more videos, grab a wired lav mic from Amazon. $16.90 will get you a decent mic for smartphones and camcorder style video cameras with a 20 foot cord. Has been working well for me the last 2 weeks. It'll minimize background noise by focusing on your words and the audio level will be consistent whether you turn your head, or move distance from the camera. https://amzn.com/B00HUEBGMU eric fresno, ca.

There are other fly forums i read which have members who often travel to that area (and others). expand your search to other forums. Also try to find one that focuses just on montana. Westfly has a section for Montana http://www.west-fly-fishing.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/forums/3/1/montana.html good luck and have fun eric fresno, ca.

$50 for shipping??? what a rip!! lol eric fresno, ca.

I've started fishing nymphs more often this year. It seems I hook into more fish with a variation of a pheasant tail in 16 or 18. bead head, flashback, plain, etc. I haven't had such success with Hares ears nymphs for some reason, maybe because i start with a PT and never move on. I fish streams and rivers in the central Sierra for trout. I hear such good things about midges, but i have yet to try them (though i've tied some up and have them with me) from what i've read over the years, best general nymphs are: -Pheasant tail (covers dark brown) -Hares Ear (covers light brown) -Prince nymph -midges (Zebra seems to be the go-to pattern) -Some variation of a caddis-specific nymph there's a lot of cross-over with patterns. a Micro Mayfly (from steve's site) can be said to be just a small PT. somewhere along the line, you'll have to make room for variations like an RS2, emergers, soft hackles, etc eric fresno,ca.

Nice review. I don't own any Sages since my budget only allows for rod building on import blanks (gotta have a full quiver of rods for different tasks but it's nice to see a review from someone admitting their shortcomings, which is very applicable to most average fisher-people if we're honest. it would have been nice to have Sage answer some of your questions regarding the rod's characteristics interspersed in the review, through a sage representative. something more clarifying than what a Sage ad might say. just an idea for any future reviews. eric fresno, ca.

Redington. One "d". Redington makes good gear. eric fresno, ca.

Never ever pay full price.... eric fresno, ca.

planettrout knows his small flies. If this is the box he likes, that's a very strong recommendation in my book (i've been following his fly tying for months now, great great stuff). I have yet to try any box with a magnetic feature, i think it may be time. and i like the slim feature of the box he linked. I've been piqued by the Tacky boxes, just haven't bit the bullet to try yet. i just picked up an Umpqua UPG Midge box on sale recently. $35 normal price was a bit too much for me so when fly boxes went on sale at one place, i took the chance. So far I am liking it. btw, there are off brands of fly boxes that are copies of the C&F boxes. I picked one up for about $12-$15 years ago. With the brand name Super Fly on the outside, I couldn't resist. eric fresno, ca.

If i were buying a new rod for my son, i'd look at the Temple Fork Outfitter and Redington outfit offerings ($150 includes line and reel?). The Bass Pro Dogwood series would be good too, I've read many good reviews about them for the price point. I imagine most rods in this price class are tailored to the beginner in action, but always cast a bit at the store, or at least wiggle. If it brings a smile, that's the one for now. I'd suggest getting a four piece rod though. Easier to store in the trunk or back seat. 9' 5wt. I don't think you'd need anything more for panfish, small bass and trout than this BPS reel: http://bit.ly/29cic1W eric fresno, ca.

No. (smh) There are many more sources of fly tying videos. One of the better produced sources is Tightline Productions. davie mcphail also offers a video. as well as jim misiura. btw, nice first attempt zfetcko eric fresno, ca.

panfish require tippet? leaders? it's been awhile but i too just used straight mono, like flytire's chart shows. 6-8 foot 4lb test of cheap mono. eric fresno,ca.

"I am noticing many of you don't like me..." huh? what? i'm following this thread because i too have an atlas vise. I also have checked out your videos and have made a comment or two in the past. i don't see anything in this thread or others that should be construed as people not liking you. let's get back to the vise. i don't think you need to add any type of lubricant to the mechanism(s). just use the vise, i bet it'll break in nicely. let us know how things develop. eric fresno, ca.

Sure thing, Dan. I tie trout flies and try to keep expenses down. I started with natural pheasant tails, but felt i really (really) "needed" dark brown too. just HAD to have it. so those two would be my minimal suggestion for starting. Also, I found a few patterns that used yellow for golden stones. The mention of orange sounds intriguing and i bet black would come in handy too later down the road. And of course, olive. But def natural and brown. also, while you're ordering, consider some goose biots for biot bodies. dries and nymphs. adams grey, olive, brown. and don't forget CDC, in dun, white... oh, this can be a sickness..... eric fresno, ca.

when buying partridge, i'd also recommend buying a whole skin. i bought a bag, and there's such a low percentage of good feathers, it's quite aggravating. eric fresno, ca.

Varnished wraps would still look good, they'd just have a yellowing over time, but could affect a white. that was just a quick hit link. i googled it again and found it at mudhole and angler's workshop. both are main sources for rodbuilding supplies, and more. It's odd that they don't say what size thread it is, A? C? but a phone call would clear that up quickly. $5.25 http://www.mudhole.com/ProWrap-Tiger-Thread-85yd $5.10 http://www.anglersworkshop.com/Metallic-Thread/ProWrap-Tiger-Thread-85-yds- eric fresno, ca.

VERY easy to navigate, particularly from the home page. from the ant pattern page, not so obvious to find saltwater/freshwater/other video links. the "Home/Videos" link at the top is quite small in relation to all other elements on that page. the links to "Other Video Tutorials" at the bottom helps but again, you have to scroll to the bottom. really nice modern design overall. i like it. eric fresno, ca.

Are you sure it's yellow/black twist thread? if it's a granger, it might be white/black, with yellowing of the varnish over the decades. and some varnishes yellow colors immediately, very slightly, with their warm tone. ProWrap Tiger Thread may work too: http://www.hopkinsholloway.co.uk/product/7048 eric fresno, ca.

I have the one flytire posted a photo of, except mine is grey bodied. got it off ebay i think, less than $10. uses 3 AAA batteries. it works ok with Solarez, though i only use the thick and thin versions, not the flexible. sometimes there's enough tack that it leaves an impression of my fingertip when touching after application, but i think it's hardened later. eric fresno, ca.

Yay, goldens!

video note: your dissolves blended the audio between cuts. end of a sentence would blend into beginning of the next. embrace the hard cut eric fresno, ca.

Volcano Creek That should be a great trip. Looking forward to seeing the photos! With my new backpack, I may try for it this season too. eric fresno, ca.

I just tried with firefox on a mac and nothing happened. nothing happened with the item above it on the same page either i went to another FE page and adding a different item worked immediately i would suspect the issue is on FE's end. coding for that specific page. now i need to go delete that half cape before i'm tempted to buy eric fresno, ca.

That area has always piqued my interest but i've usually focused on tuolumne meadows, or head to the east side. in the years of reading forums, i've never run across any mention of goldens in those lakes. There might be golden hybrids. It's not the native waters for goldens but they may have cross-bred a bit over the years from official or non-official stocking. i'm interested in any info this thread provides! eric fresno, ca.

Mike West, i've been tying up some scuds, hoping to try them out next eastern sierra trip. From my recent reading, i'm surprised scuds aren't more popular flies for many waters. I usually fish small and medium sized granite lined creeks which lack a good ecosystem for bugs. terrestrials like ants can work well. yosemite is a big place with varied situations. and a heck of a lot of mosquitos at times eric fresno, ca.

Are you catching your panfish and bass with the floating line? If so, why change? I have gear-whore tendencies. I have an extreme front weighted floater, a clear intermediate, and a type 3 sinking line on three reels. i usually take three rods with me (i wrap my own rods on cheap import blanks), leave one in the car. i also have a deep sinking short outbound waiting for a reel someday. If i fish for stillwater stripers in the fall/winter, the fish can be 15-25 feet deep. early spring the fish have been 10-15 feet deep. i'm looking forward to late spring/summer topwater action. NICE lake trout Meeshka! eric fresno, ca.